Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation

This program will provide you with systematic training in the essential elements of Mindfulness Meditation including: · How to Establish a Healthy Daily Practice · The Seven Essential Attitudes of Mindfulness Meditation · How to Cultivate Mindfulness of the Breath, Body, Emotions, Thoughts, and the Mind (and why) · How to Thrive in the Midst of Physical and Emotional Suffering · The Four Primary Techniques: Body Scan, Mindfulness, Choicesless Awareness, and Loving-Kindness · Applied Mindfulness in Daily Life

After completing the course, participants will be able to: · Understand the role of mindfulness in promoting personal and psychological growth. · Understand of the role of mindfulness in managing stress and distress. · Understand personal triggers for mental, emotional and physical reactivity. · Apply mindfulness techniques to manage and reduce personal reactivity. · Demonstrate how to skillfully apply mindfulness in specific situations. · Understand the relationship of mindfulness to positive emotions like compassion and equanimity. · Understand, strengthen and stabilize the stages of mindfulness. · Maintain a daily mindfulness meditation practice. · Enhance and deepen personal meditation practice. · Bring mindfulness and meditation more fully into daily life. Course Requirements: Weekly assigned contemplative practices, reading selections, and a commitment to practice daily for a minimum of 20 minutes.Modified Mindfulness Training Programs are also available on an individual basis and can be tailored to meet your schedule. Appointments can be held: * At my offices in Hummelstown or Hershey * In the comfort and convenience of your home * Or even by phone with on-going email supporRequest More Information

** CURRENT SCHEDULED CLASSES **Penn State Hershey Medical Center, University Fitness Center$75.00 in advance, $80.00 day of.Register by calling 717-531-7075 Session One - Wednesday, September 3 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.Session Two - Wednesday, September 10 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.Session Three - Wednesday, September 17 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.Session Four - Wednesday, September 24 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.Session Five - Wednesday, October 1 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.Session Six - Wednesday, October 8 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.Session Seven - Wednesday, October 15 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.Session Eight - Wednesday, October 22 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Mindfulness training is not psychotherapy, and is not a substitute for mental health counseling, medical care or substance abuse treatment.It is important that you discuss any questions or concerns you have regarding your specific situation.We realize the personal nature of this information and we hold your responses in confidence, except in very rare circumstances, which your instructor will discuss with you.Please note that final decisions about participation in the program will be made by the course instructor(s).